Hotel Overview

Amazing location for the price

Good location to visit most attractions in NYC. Free gym and swimming pool helps you keep fit while... See full review

AvTraveller

8 Dec 2013

Pros: The location can't be beat,

Pros: The location can't be beat, especially if you are attending events at the United Nations. ... See full review

AMANDA

22 May 2011

Vanderbilt YMCA Hotel New York offers comfortable accommodation and easy access to Grand Central Station, the largest train station in the world, offering a total of 75 tracks and 48 platforms. It is at a short driving distance from The Frick Collection, an ideal place to admire a fine collection of European painting and decorative arts. Chrysler Building, a classic example of Art Deco architecture is just few steps away from the hotel.

General

Vanderbilt YMCA Hotel New York's location allows tourists to visit Carnegie Hall, one of the most famous venues in the United States for classical music.

Location

Situated in the heart of Manhattan's East Side, Vanderbilt YMCA Hotel is surrounded by a number of tourist places such as Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building and Museum Of Modern Art.

Dining

Vanderbilt YMCA Hotel in New York does not have restaurant facility. Several restaurants are available in the surroundings where guests can relish a wide variety of local, regional and international cuisine.

Rooms

Vanderbilt YMCA Hotel features 370 single and twin rooms that are well equipped with essential amenities such wireless Internet access, cable TV and air conditioning.

Vanderbilt YMCA Rooms

Bunk

The room offers 1 Bunk Bed with upper and lower berth a color TV, air conditioning and daily. housekeeping.

Single

The room offers 1 Twin Bed with a color TV, air conditioning and daily housekeeping.

Amazing location for the price

Good location to visit most attractions in NYC. Free gym and swimming pool helps you keep fit while eating all you want in American portions.
The room itself is a bit small and just comfy enough to sleep in. It could be better...

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

5

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

4

Comfort:

3

Location:

5

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel

Shop at Macy's, a 20min walk from the hostel.

Review of Vanderbilt YMCA

Reviewer score

2

5.01.0

Would not recommend

NYTraveller

Business

USA

4 Nov 2013

Not Worth The Money

Obviously we weren't expecting luxury but this hostel was even worse than we imagined. Booming heater stayed on all night to prevent all sleep, beds were uncomfortable and room was old with mould growing. Window structure had holes which let in air. Bathrooms were in bad condition and shower had no hot water. Only stay here if there is nothing else. Area was safe but everything shuts early as it is in the financial area but it is close to transit. Very surprised this place is even offered.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

2

Cleanliness:

2

Hotel staff:

2

Comfort:

1

Location:

4

Value:

2

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Vanderbilt YMCA

Reviewer score

2

5.01.0

Would not recommend

High adventurer

Business

Singapore

13 Jun 2013

Basic accom - needs new bed springs

Well located n cheap so don t expect service or good beddings. If you are a fusspot or wife is fastidious about decor , tell her the savings go towards a broadway show!
You don t even get a sink in the room
Location is tops for the money you pay but no g tee of a good nite sleep in view of smallness of room n bad mattresses .good luck

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

3

Cleanliness:

1

Hotel staff:

3

Comfort:

1

Location:

3

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Vanderbilt YMCA

Reviewer score

3

5.01.0

Would recommend

LoneWolf Traveller

Business

Toronto

7 Dec 2012

Great value!

I've stayed at the Vanderbilt several times. Great value for the money. Nothing fancy but clean and safe.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

3

Cleanliness:

4

Hotel staff:

3

Comfort:

4

Location:

3

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel

A bit out of the way for the theatre district (20 minute walk) but close to Grand Central. Very convenient.

Review of Vanderbilt YMCA

Reviewer score

4

5.01.0

Would recommend

davegee

Business

Dunedin, New Zealand

26 Oct 2012

Good safe budget option

A good compromise between a hostel dorm and a budget chain hotel. Rooms are very small (bunkbed style for most). Basin in room but shared bathrooms and showers at the end of each floor (and not all floors have private shower stalls, a bit high school gym retro). But rooms were safe, and staff always asked to see keys for each person going up in the elevator, so security was a plus. Location is away from Times Square area, but only 10 mins walk from Grand Central and 5th Avenue.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

3

Cleanliness:

4

Hotel staff:

4

Comfort:

3

Location:

3

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Vanderbilt YMCA

Reviewer score

1

5.01.0

Would not recommend

fayfay

Business

Hong Kong

18 Oct 2012

a lot place is better than it

stayed at few cheap hotels at new york downtown. Similar /same price but very better than this one.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

1

Cleanliness:

1

Hotel staff:

3

Comfort:

1

Location:

1

Value:

1

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Vanderbilt YMCA

Reviewer score

3

5.01.0

Would recommend

Peter five

Business

London

15 Jun 2012

My thoughts

Bad points
Reception staff treat you like cattle
Bedrooms are small cramped and dated
Could improve their environment policies
Never any change for the laundry machines
No drinks or food to purchase ( but places nearby)
Good points
Free use of excellent gym
Spotlessly clean
Good value and great location
Fridge and air con were very good
In all you get what you pay for and all very good

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

2

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

1

Comfort:

1

Location:

4

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Vanderbilt YMCA

Reviewer score

4

5.01.0

Would recommend

Stephi

Business

Santa Ana, ca

13 Jun 2012

Great, cheap place in Manhattan!

It was a great location for a cheap hotel in Manhattan. Couldn't beat it! We used the room just to sleep and shower, facilities were clean, have access to the gym. Dorm style, but didn't have to wait to use the shower or and bathroom facilities. Cleaning and fresh sheets were done daily.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

2

Cleanliness:

3

Hotel staff:

4

Comfort:

3

Location:

4

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Vanderbilt YMCA

Reviewer score

1

5.01.0

Would not recommend

andrew orth

Business

ymca

2 Apr 2012

the worst hotel in the world

I have never slept on a bed that was this bad. For 100.00 per night I would think I would have a decent matress. It was the worst experience of my life and will say and do everything possible to tell people that your hotel is the WORST I've ever been to. The room was 4' x 8" and dirty and a flle bag. It was worth about a 2.50. You are deplorable.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

1

Cleanliness:

1

Hotel staff:

1

Comfort:

1

Location:

1

Value:

1

Trip purpose:

Business

Money-saving tip:
Long walk from hotel

terrible hotel stay. The worst for the money and crazy noisy. You will hear the security guards walky talky and them chatting as well as doors slamming. the beds are horrific!! you will have back problems from stayin there.

Review of Vanderbilt YMCA

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

AMANDA

Business

Not Provided

22 May 2011

Pros: The location can't be beat,

Pros: The location can't be beat, especially if you are attending events at the United Nations. Access to gym and pool is rare for NYC - non-existent at this price - and the gym/pool hours are really long so you can always use the facilities (5am-11pm)
Cons: Shared bathrooms (not a huge con, but good to know) My room was really cold, damp, and drafty - the window didn't seal at all. In the summer maybe it's ok, but when the temps are in the 40s at night it's cold.